Updated December 18, 2025
Arnzen Drug is sold
St. Mary’s Health and Clearwater Valley Health have announced the purchase of Arnzen Super Drug, Inc., including its long-standing pharmacy locations in Cottonwood, Kamiah, and Orofino. . . .
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Cottonwood City Council meets
The Cottonwood City Council held their December meeting Monday, Dec. 8. . . .
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School Board meets
The School Board held their December meeting Monday, Dec. 15. . . .
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To the Library and Beyond!
Prairie Community Library, Inc. – Your nonprofit, all volunteer source! . . .
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Alumni games set for Dec. 26
Prairie girls and boys basketball teams will be hosting the PHS Alumni Game Fundraiser on Friday, December 26 at the high school gymnasium. . . .
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Christmas Parade photos
On this page are additional photos from the lighted Christmas Parade. . . .
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Mixed paper added to recyclables; Holiday recycling closures
Idaho County Recycling is proud to announce that they are adding mixed paper to the recyclables currently collected. . . .
he Cottonwood site of Idaho County Recycling will be closed on Saturday, December 27 and Saturday, January 3 . . .
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Jr./Sr. High School Concert photos
On this page are photos from the Prairie Jr./Sr. High School concert. . . .
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More 52-Pickup winners
The Knights of Columbus held the second round of drawings for the 2025 52-Pickup tickets at their Dec. 9 meeting. . . .
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Prairie Mountain Nutrition
Gladys Sonnen opened the December 9 meeting of the Pioneer Senior Citizens at the Community Hall in Cottonwood with the Pledge of Allegiance and also led the dinner prayer. . . .
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Nine qualify for State BPA
Congratulations to the following students who qualified for state BPA following the regional competition in Moscow last Wednesday: . . .
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Pirates win big over Troy
The Prairie Pirates had just one game last week and they routed Troy 75-18 at Cottonwood on Friday, Dec. 12. . . .
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Lady Pirates split at New Plymouth
The Prairie Lady Pirates split a pair of games against two of the top teams in southern Idaho at New Plymouth this past weekend. On Friday, Dec. 12, they lost to defending state champion Oakley 31-37. On Saturday, Dec. 13, they hung on to beat Grace 38-37. . . .
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Schacher takes first at Kellogg
The Prairie Wrestling team competed at a pair of events this past week. On Wednesday, Dec. 10, they were at the Grangeville Invite. On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, the traveled to Kellogg for the George Wilde Invitational. . . .
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Patriots split with Deary
The St. John Bosco Patriots hosted Deary in a quad on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The boys varsity beat Deary 43-37 while the girls lost 29-47. . . .
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Letters to the Editor
On this page are letters to the editor that appeared in this week's print edition of the Chronicle. . . .
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Santa visited with youngsters after the Christmas Parade in ‘Santa’s Cabana.’ Here he is shown with children of Shaun and Briget Forsmann. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Before visiting with youngsters in Santa's Cabana, Santa rode through the parade on the back of a vintage firetruck. See article at left for more parade photos. Click on the photo for a larger view.

The Prairie Jr./Sr. High Band performed last Thursday during their Christmas Concert. Photo by Jon Rehder. See article at left for more photos. Click on the photo for a  larger view.



 


 
 
 

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